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October 20-22 2017 The DeVos PLace/Amway Grand Plaza Grand Rapids, Michigan www.grcomiccon.com 1 Welcome to the grand rapids comic-con! HOW TO BE A GOOD SAMARITAN Be courteous and cooperative with staff, guests, and fellow attendees. Please report convention-related convention Hi there, we wish to welcome you to the Grand Rapids Comic-Con! issues, comments, or suggestions to staff or volunteers. Let us know immediately if your issue is an emergency requiring medical or law enforcement assistance. guidelines We have to admit that it has been a humbling experience watching how well the community has embraced this event. We have seen amaz- ing growth from our humble beginnings at the Home School Building in Wyoming in 2013 to the DeltaPlex in 2014 to our current home at Always ask cosplayer’s permission before taking pictures or recording them. Use trash bins for garbage and DeVos Place. We want to sincerely thank you for coming to this little event. use the recycling bins for aluminum cans and bottles. Treat the event bathrooms as you would your own. Keep all activities in the convention hall appropriate for general audience and children. Make sure to check out all the exciting programming and events that will happen throughout the weekend. They are listed in this program and on the website. Whether you are a die-hard comic book reader, have a passion for anime, enjoy the steampunk or homestuck universe, PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR or are just a casual fan who wants to see the spectacle that is the Grand Rapids Comic-Con it is our hope that you have a wonderful time Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, having sexual relations, dangerous items, being openly intoxicated, and participating in any illegal activity is and create some cool memories. strictly forbidden on the convention premises. Violators will be escorted off of the premises with no refund and the proper authorities will be notified. Have fun and we hope to see you at next year’s show which will be November 9-11, 2018, right here at the DeVos Place! Bullying and harassment will not be tolerated. People who violate others’ space, privacy, property, or person will be ejected from the event. Entrances/exits may not be blocked and the hallways will remain clear. No loitering in the hallways. No smoking, including e-cig products, will be allowed inside. There is a designated smoking space at DeVos. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all Mark and Jennifer Hodges times, no exceptions. Public displays of affection should be limited for a public setting and amongst children. Grotesque behavior, speech, or conduct will be cause for revoking your badge and escort off of the premises as well as reporting to the local police if any laws were violated. Lewd outfits are Sponsors & partners prohibited and all clothing must be street legal. Staff has the final say and individuals may be asked to change or leave the premises. SOLICITATION POLICY Vendors and clubs that have booth space may distribute printed promotional materials related to their business or club as long as their distribution is limited to their vending space and the free literature table, which will be available for all patrons. Materials must be PG as well as not promote any kind of agenda. COSTUMING POLICY Nothing overtly violent or sexual will be allowed. Naked is not a costume, nor is body paint. Bathing suit parts should be appropriately covered. Any weapons must be obviously fake. All guns must have an orange tip and are not allowed to shoot any type of projectile. No weapons made of steel or metal are allowed. DISCRIMINATION POLICY Grand Rapids Comic-Con does not discriminate against anyone based on race, creed, age, handicap, sex, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. False accusations will be treated as acts of harassment. Punitive measures up to and including confiscation of badge, removal from the convention, and/or police involvement will be taken if this is violated. In cases without credible evidence, we reserve the right to ask both parties to leave if a mutually agreeable resolution cannot be found. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3 ................................. Convention Guidelines, Special Needs Page 4 ........... Film Festival, Hall of Heroes, Art Show, Anime Room Page 5 .................................................Car Show, For the Kids & More Show hours & info Page 6 ..................................................................... Friday Schedule HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY Page 7 ................................................................. Saturday Schedule Every room at the DeVos Place is handicap accessible; the second floor is accessible with an elevator. Thereis special Page 8 ................................................................... Sunday Schedule handicap parking around the building that is clearly marked. The bathrooms all have handicap facilities. Page 9 ....................................................................... Experience GR needs Page 10 ................................................................................ Gaming GUIDE DOGS AND SERVICE ANIMALS Friday, October 20 Page 11 ........................................................................ Gaming Map Page 12 ....................................................................Main Floor Map Guide dogs and service animals are welcome at the Grand Rapids Comic-Con if they are leashed or appropriately controlled. We ask that 2 pm until 8 pm Page 13 ....................................................................Main Floor Map each service animal has a certification or documentation that verifies that the service animal is indeed needed. The owner is responsible for Page 14 ............................................................... Second Floor Map the actions of the animal. Page 15 ............................................................... Second Floor Map Saturday, October 21 Page 16 .................................................................. Vending Hall Map WHEELCHAIRS Page 17 ................................................................ Vending Hall Map Wheelchairs are kept in the First Aid office for emergency use only. DeVos Place will have 4 wheelchairs on site at all times for guests to use as 10 am until 7 pm Page 18 ............................................................Vendors & Exhibitors needed. The DeVos Place security office will handle the distribution of all wheelchairs. All users will be required to sign a wheelchair release Page 19 ............................................................Vendors & Exhibitors form at time of check out. Page 20 .........................................................................Artist Guests Page 21 .......................................................................Media Guests Sunday, October 22 Page 22 .......................................................................Media Guests FAMILY/QUIET ROOM & LARGE PRINT PROGRAMS Page 23 ................................................After Hours/Media Sponsors We have a good-sized space available for families with children and for people who have sensory issues to decompress. Large Print Programs 10 am until 5 pm Page 24 ..................................................................... Literary Guests will be located here as well. Page 25 ............................................................................Artist Alley Page 26 ............................................................................Artist Alley ASL INTERPRETERS CHECK SCHEDULES POSTED AT GAMING Page 27 ....................................... Sidekick Lounge/Boutwell Owens There will be an ASL interpreter at all events on the main stage signing which will be projected on screens for easy viewing. Page 28 ................................................................ Costume Contest There will also be a couple ASL interpreters available to help communicate with vendors. They will be located at the info booth ROOMS FOR FULL GAMING HOURS Page 29 .......................................Speakers/Moderators/20 Monroe during normal show hours. 3 2 Page 30 ......................................................................... Autographs BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 The following vehicles will be displayed at the Grand Rapids Comic-Con in the vending area of DeVos Short FILM Omega Noiré Place. Patrons may pose with each car and have a professional photographer shoot their picture for only Car show Festival We’ll Always Have Paris We Hate Bob $5. Pictures will be downloaded to Facebook where you may obtain the photo and use as you see fit. The Man Behind the Mask Wish You Were Here Helping Hand To Whom it May Concern Saturday It’s The Ghost Rider Hell Cycle Holy cool ride Batman, this is a October 21 Tommy & the Little Free Library Red Skies from the first Ghost Rider film BOOTH 006 wonderful replica of the iconic 1966 Secon Life Origin ridden by actor Nicholas Cage! Batmobile driven by Adam West This custom 11 foot long chopper Grand Gallery A-c Meditations by Shadow Squee! The Fangirl Project and Burt Ward in the classic TV show 11:30pm-5:00pm that is literally Hell on Wheels was “Batman” & the film of the same Faceless In Repair used for the green screen scenes name. The Batmobile is on loan from This festival will be part of the show starring Ghost Rider!!! Photo Bragging Rights She Never Felt the Cold Steve Anderson. You may get your and no additional tickets or expenses BOOTH 010 proceeds will go to help The Hall